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Is 60 a good GFR?
A GFR of 60 or higher is in the normal range. A GFR below 60 may mean kidney disease. A GFR of 15 or lower may mean kidney failure.
What does a 60 eGFR mean?
An eGFR higher than 60 means you have at least 60% kidney function. Generally, the higher the number, the better your kidney function.
What stage is GFR 60?
What are the stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
| Stage | Description | eGFR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Possible kidney damage (e.g., protein in the urine) with normal kidney function | 90 or above |
| 2 | Kidney damage with mild loss of kidney function | 60-89 |
| 3a | Mild to moderate loss of kidney function | 45-59 |
| 3b | Moderate to severe loss of kidney function | 30-44 |
What is MDRD stand for?
This calculator uses the abbreviated MDRD equation (MDRD = Modification of Diet in Renal Disease Study), which is the one recommended by NICE and The Renal Association (UK). See the accompanying clinical record Assessing Kidney Function. Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Calculator. Abbreviated MDRD Equation.
What is my GFR level?
Completely healthy kidney function is measured at a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of around 100, which means that the kidneys are working at 100 percent. Your kidney function is still considered normal if the GFR number is 90 or greater.
What is the formula for MDRD?
The IDMS-traceable MDRD formula used in this MDRD calculator is: eGFR = 175 x (Serum Creatinine)-1.154 x (Age)-0.203 x (0.742 only if female) x (1.212 only if black). The Working Group recommends that upper reporting limit to be placed at 90 mL/min/1.73 m 2 and all values above this threshold, to be referred to as “> 90 mL/min/1.73 m 2 “.
When to use the IDMS-traceable MDRD Study Equation Calculator?
This IDMS-traceable MDRD study equation calculator is for use when S cr is reported in mg/dL. This equation should not be used when eGFR values above 60 mL/min/1.73 m² are desired. GFR (mL/min/1.73 m²) = 175 × (S cr) -1.154 × (Age) -0.203 × (0.742 if female) × (1.212 if African American) (conventional units)
How accurate is the MDRD GFR?
MDRD GFR equation is valid only for chronic kidney disease and not accurate for acute renal failure as the Cockcroft and Gault equation. Because MDRD set after studies on patients with renal dysfunction, it loses precision in patients with normal renal function whose GFR above 60 mL/min/1.73 m2.
Why is MDRD not used in renal function studies?
Because MDRD set after studies on patients with renal dysfunction, it loses precision in patients with normal renal function whose GFR above 60 mL/min/1.73 m2. The Cockcroft and Gault equation estimates creatinine clearance and is not adjusted for body surface area.